yinkamd

I believe the majority of the folks that have answered this question have never even used Silver Efex Pro, yet pass judgment based on prejudice. In addition, it appears that most did not even read the question.

I think Silver Efex Pro is a great B/W conversion with limitless options, and nothing even comes close. I think it may be even more esthetically pleasing, and certainly more flexible, than film.

Howard M [Frequent poster] , Sep 29, 2008; 02:42 p.m.

if you're really going to try to use it w/ a 10-20, then get the 100mm filter and the Lee wide-angle holder.

I second that!

I want to get a portable hard drive to take on a trip. I am not taking a laptop due to weight restrictions. Is

there a way I can direct dump my images directly from my 5D camera to a portable hard drive without using a

computer?

Missed that, but I guessed it was in jest! :-)

Get a 5D! I DID. NO regrets! Sell your EF-S lenses! Get L-glass!

Quoting Jim Strutz: "I don't think so. Not knocking the 5D, but I don't want one. And for the same reasons, I have no qualms about buying EF-S lenses. It's a personal choice. Besides, full frame is going the way of the dodo bird. :)"

Do you own a full-frame? What do you know about them?

I just got a 5D and TOTALLY disagree with you. Full frames ARE the future.

I would like to believe that you made your statement in jest

I am traveling to Waterton/Drumheller in mid-August, and would love some advice and help on where to go to get the

best shots. I am into landscapes rather than wildlife. I would love to shoot still mountain lakes with reflections,

wildflowers, etc. Does anyone have any suggestions to make the best of my trip? I will be in Waterton for about 3

days, Drumheller for 1-2. Does anyone have nice shots from these locations? Any suggestions about lodging?

Best wishes & Thanks!

Yinka

Isn't Canon's own IS lenses quality? What is a quality lens if not those?

get canon l-glass

Tommy, the 70-200 is MILES sharper! I had the same debate and got the 70-200 F4L non IS. Check out my dog portraits to see how sharp that lens is. It is one of the sharpest Canons.

Yinka

Juha

You obviously do not know what you are talking about (didn't I say that several postings back?). Why don't YOU post your sunset shots with an F&P camera shot from your waist? This argument is not making sense, and by carrying on, you make your case progressively worse. I am not going to grant you the pleasure of continuing to argue with you, so this will be my last posting on the subject. Nevertheless, your statements have been rather arrogant and bigoted. Tolerance, and appreciation of others' good work is a part of greatness. You have repeatedly claimed your personal opinion as fact. "Anyone can shoot a great sunset". "One needs to skill to shoot a great sunset". You would even belittle photos by one of the greatest amongst us, Marc Adamus, who is internationally renowned, as "cliched".

In my opinion, you deserve no further responses. Shame, you have some good photographs in your portfolio. A little humility would win you lots of friends....

Yinka

Quote Will King {Take a look at all the over rated fashion and nude photos here. People rate them high based on the beauty of the woman and not the skill of photographer.}

Will, I agree with you to a large extent. However, when it comes to nudes, the high ratings often do not even have anything to do with the beauty of the woman, and certainly nothing to do with the quality of the photography.I have seen lots of nude/explicit photos where the woman was not beautiful neither was the photography good, where the ratings were dispropotionately high (6s and 7s) Unfortunately, sometimes it is just the nudity, which gives me grave concern about some of the people who do the ratings!

Yinka

Jusha

I am surprised that you make such statements. Evolution has not been proven! Adaptation has. NO-ONE has ever demonstrated a change from one species to another. True, living things do adapt and in fact may undergo what some will term micro-evolution. However, NO-ONE has ever shown that macro-evolution exists or is even a reasonable suggestion. There has never been a change of species.

You are the one presenting a hypothesis as fact.

I am not debating your right to believe in what you believe in. What I contest is your statement that God is the creation of our imagination, while evolution is "FACT"

Growing longer in response to diet, or genetic changes within a species is NOT evolution, but rather adaptation or, if you will, micro-evolution. So, people who live in Africa, where mosquitos are endemic, selectively acquired the sickle cell gene, which makes them resistant to malaria. Have they changed into a new species? NO!

I am a physician who specializes in fetal medicine. I have done extensive work in genetics. Nowhere does it even start to suggest that evolution is anything more than a theory. You talk about how DNA works in detail. Yet, Francis Collins, Director of the Human Genome Project, who mapped out the Human Genome, and knows more about DNA and genetics than all of us put together, is a strong believer in God.

The point is, you cannot say that you are stating "FACT" when, in fact (pardon the pun), you are not.

You are entitled to believe what you do. Just do not run down others who believe otherwise, and present your view as fact, when it is not.

Best wishes

Yinka

Dear Juha

Thanks for your response. I did love your portfolio. Your photos are truly excellent, which is why I was surprised at your comments. Sunsets are NOT easy to shoot; they create all kinds of exposure problems.

When I referred to ignorance, I was talking about your comment, not about God.

Turning the matter over to the issue about God, I did not state that it was any particular "God". The fact is, sunsets have been here much longer than we have and will be here long after we are gone. They are much more beautiful than any of us.

You talk about "scientific fact". Just what IS "scientific fact"? That there is no God? Can you prove that? Then it is NOT fact! Be careful about getting into the trap that lots get into, of arguing that a hypothesis or theory is "fact". You CANNOT prove evolution or any other theory you may believe in. It is not "FACT". No-one has ever shown that species evolve. No one has ever proved that one changes into another. They are theories, NOT fact!

Yinka

Ken

You obviously have not the slightest clue what you are talking about. Go take your Fisher-Price and try it. Sunsets are among the most challenging subjects for any photographer. Juha, at least you have some nice photos in your portfolio. It becomes even more disappointing that you make such an ignorant comment!

While you are at it, why not ban God, the Creator, the Master Painter who makes each spectacular sunset?

You know, sunsets will be here long after you are dead and gone....Maybe we should ban you?

Yinka

Thanks, Bob. So you recommend the Canon 70-200 F2.8L IS as the best for Canon in this range?

Yinka